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Dr. Lindsey Behlen, DOM, FAAIM

Dr. Behlen studied at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the University of Cambridge for her undergraduate studies of Biological Sciences. She graduated with her medical training from Texas Health & Science University. During the course of her Medical training she specialized in Pain Management and Sport's Medicine. At Concordia University Dr. Behlen treated athletes and completed her Sport's Medicine training. Her boards were completed in San Antonio, Texas - Medical Branch. While in San Antonio she spent time treating athletes in the NBA. With over a decade and a half of working in the healthcare field, Dr. Behlen found a calling in Integrative Pain Management. She also has a large fertility patient population.
Dr. Behlen is a Fellow with the American Association of Integrative Medicine®® (FAAIM). She has appeared on the nationally syndicated NBC show, Dr.OZ, as a physician commentator. She is also on the National Pain Advisory Board for Chronic Migraines. As of 2014 she is one of the newest elected Board Members of the American Association of Integrative Medicine. She is a Diplomate in the College of Physicians (DCP), Diplomate in the College of Pain Management (DCPM), Diplomate in the College of Pharmaceutical & Apothecary Sciences (DCPAS), and Diplomate in the College of Acupuncture & Neuromuscular Therapy (DCANT). She holds the highest National board certification for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Dr. Behlen is a member of American Association of Physicians & Surgeons, American Association of Integrative Medicine, American Chronic Pain Association and American Pregnancy Association. Currently Dr. Behlen is the only Doctor in the state of Oklahoma who has achieved these board certifications. She is also ranked as the #1 Provider for Acupuncture in the state.

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Orthomolecular Medicine; A scientific modality for Natural Healing

Submitted by: Catherine R. Farrell MS, PhD, ROHP, DAAIM

Orthomolecular medicine, as conceptualized by double-Nobel laureate Linus Pauling, aims to restore the optimum environment of the body by correcting imbalances or deficiencies based on individual biochemistry, using substances natural to the body such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements and fatty acids. The key concept in orthomolecular medicine is that genetic factors affect not only the physical characteristics of individuals, but also their biochemical makeup. Biochemical pathways of the body have significant genetic variability and diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, schizophrenia or depression are associated with specific biochemical abnormalities which are causal or contributing factors of the illness.